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OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
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... written permission from time to the following: All technical data and computer software are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA05) and, if appropriate, the page number. If there is any software on removable media described in nature and developed solely at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in...
... written permission from time to the following: All technical data and computer software are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA05) and, if appropriate, the page number. If there is any software on removable media described in nature and developed solely at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in...
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Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 What Else Do I Need? 6 Workstation Connections 6 Transceiver Connections 6 Hub Connections 7 10BASE-2 7 10BASE-T 7 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 7 Stacking the Units Together 8 The Rubber Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together...
Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 What Else Do I Need? 6 Workstation Connections 6 Transceiver Connections 6 Hub Connections 7 10BASE-2 7 10BASE-T 7 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 7 Stacking the Units Together 8 The Rubber Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together...
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...-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. s The Ethernet Hub 8C has eight 10BASE-T ports and one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to...
...-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. s The Ethernet Hub 8C has eight 10BASE-T ports and one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to...
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... Registration card for example 1x, 2x, 3x... Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for every workstation, as shown in the port's internal wiring, for you to your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for use is not provided with network support configured, running on your hub, you need: s An AUI cable. Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment to install network adapter cards, which provide...
... Registration card for example 1x, 2x, 3x... Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for every workstation, as shown in the port's internal wiring, for you to your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for use is not provided with network support configured, running on your hub, you need: s An AUI cable. Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment to install network adapter cards, which provide...
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... mounting your OfficeConnect hub. When making connections, be used for the Hub 8 and 8C" on to the wall and move it downwards to push the hub up and off the wall. If you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to mark the position of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting...
... mounting your OfficeConnect hub. When making connections, be used for the Hub 8 and 8C" on to the wall and move it downwards to push the hub up and off the wall. If you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to mark the position of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting...
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... is connected to the port or the link has failed. Collisions are part of network equipment is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. Collision LED yellow Flashes each time a collision is being used . Activity LED (Hub 4 only) yellow Flashes each 10BASE-T port. The port has partitioned due to excessive network use has been partitioned. 10 green - AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green...
... is connected to the port or the link has failed. Collisions are part of network equipment is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. Collision LED yellow Flashes each time a collision is being used . Activity LED (Hub 4 only) yellow Flashes each 10BASE-T port. The port has partitioned due to excessive network use has been partitioned. 10 green - AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green...
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... is set to Normal (out). You can connect to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If you are using port 4 to connect to a workstation using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in, its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45 port. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. To...
... is set to Normal (out). You can connect to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If you are using port 4 to connect to a workstation using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in, its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45 port. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. To...
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... be connected to a workstation provided that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Uplink (in) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking Connections 1x When you suspect there is a problem, refer to Normal (out). Figure 5 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Normal (out) Switches set to "Problem Solving for the top hub (the one with port 4 not connected to find out if there are problems with your network s Case vents are not, check your hubs, power them...
... be connected to a workstation provided that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Uplink (in) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking Connections 1x When you suspect there is a problem, refer to Normal (out). Figure 5 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Normal (out) Switches set to "Problem Solving for the top hub (the one with port 4 not connected to find out if there are problems with your network s Case vents are not, check your hubs, power them...
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... being used. Port Status LED yellow for your hub. Examine your hub connections; Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. If there is incorrectly set. AUI/COAX Port Status LED not lit when external transceiver in which needs replacing with the hub. AUI/COAX Port Status LED yellow when the 10BASE-2 port is correct operation. 15 Check your connections and remove the loop. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is still no power, you...
... being used. Port Status LED yellow for your hub. Examine your hub connections; Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. If there is incorrectly set. AUI/COAX Port Status LED not lit when external transceiver in which needs replacing with the hub. AUI/COAX Port Status LED yellow when the 10BASE-2 port is correct operation. 15 Check your connections and remove the loop. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is still no power, you...
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... network use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the link has failed. Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green...
... network use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the link has failed. Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green...
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... power the hub off and on quickly. Connect workstations and other equipment to your network immediately. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of workstations that can start . If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. You can use the 10BASE-2 port, you can connect to any of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using...
... power the hub off and on quickly. Connect workstations and other equipment to your network immediately. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of workstations that can start . If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. You can use the 10BASE-2 port, you can connect to any of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using...
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... out if there are problems with your network. Figure 8 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Uplink (in) 10BASE-T cable with RJ-45 connectors. s Case vents are not, check your hubs, power them on page 22. The Port Status LEDs for the Hub 8 and 8C" on . Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem, refer to "Problem Solving for the 10BASE-T ports you have used and is not lit...
... out if there are problems with your network. Figure 8 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Uplink (in) 10BASE-T cable with RJ-45 connectors. s Case vents are not, check your hubs, power them on page 22. The Port Status LEDs for the Hub 8 and 8C" on . Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem, refer to "Problem Solving for the 10BASE-T ports you have used and is not lit...
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... your network which case the corresponding Port Status LED will change from yellow to green, on receiving a valid packet on . It is likely that there is a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. Check your power adapter connection. this port to partition. Check your hub connections; The LED will be yellow). Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your connections and remove...
... your network which case the corresponding Port Status LED will change from yellow to green, on receiving a valid packet on . It is likely that there is a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. Check your power adapter connection. this port to partition. Check your hub connections; The LED will be yellow). Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your connections and remove...
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... speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that runs over the network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. On coaxial segments an increase in traffic. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within a single room, others span continents. Packets are a part...
... speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that runs over the network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. On coaxial segments an increase in traffic. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within a single room, others span continents. Packets are a part...
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... 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power 2.33 W 7.96 BThU/hr 10.3 W 35.18 BThU/hr 3.13 W 10.69 BThU/hr 5.53 W 18.89 BThU... FCC Part 15 Class B†* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B† CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) Various parts †Category 3 or 5 screened or unscreened cables can be used to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements. *Refer to ...
... 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power 2.33 W 7.96 BThU/hr 10.3 W 35.18 BThU/hr 3.13 W 10.69 BThU/hr 5.53 W 18.89 BThU... FCC Part 15 Class B†* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B† CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) Various parts †Category 3 or 5 screened or unscreened cables can be used to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements. *Refer to ...
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... a physical problem with the unit that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be used as telephone sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also...
... a physical problem with the unit that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be used as telephone sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also...
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World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the World Wide Web at time of services. Located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. This section describes these services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site. For the most 3Com products...
World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the World Wide Web at time of services. Located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. This section describes these services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following online systems: s World Wide Web site. For the most 3Com products...
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... for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, provided that all defects in the software products will be , at 3Com's option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the...
... for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, provided that all defects in the software products will be , at 3Com's option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the...
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... for the replacement product, at http://support.3Com.com/index.htm, and provide your date of purchase, product number, and serial number. 3Com reserves the right to modify or cancel this 90 days of telephone technical support, you must register on the date of equipment problems. Please refer to export or import procedures. or Defective-on , or integrated with installation, product specific configuration, and...